A hive of new talent
Ranked fourth largest in the world for hosting foreign nationals, of which 310,000 have a university degree (source UNESCO, Project Atlas), France represents a real breeding ground for talent. Thanks to the countries renowned schools, some of the best business schools in the world, it currently has 44% of the population aged 25-34 with higher education degrees, as well as 1.6 million scientists and engineers.
With a free online service dedicated to the process of settling in France, www.welcometofrance.com, it is a country that makes it easy to welcome future talent, not to mention specific tax regimes and exemptions.
A strategic position
France has a privileged geographical location in central Europe, with unique access to the EMEA, Europe, Middle East and Africa With one of the highest concentrations of head offices in Europe, it is strategically positioned at the center of the euro zone: more than 67 million inhabitants and direct access to more than 500 million European consumers in one single market.
A major economy open to
the four corners of the world
France represents the fifth largest economy in the world, the second largest consumer market in Europe and the seventh largest foreign investor market internationally.
With a wide range of business opportunities for investors, it has a great capacity to attract, but also, and above all, to retain foreign companies and key talents. It is a favorable place to invest and attract talent.
A world-class
infrastructure
France currently has the largest business airport (Le Bourget) and the second largest passenger airport (Paris-Charles de Gaulle). It has the second longest high-speed rail network in Europe and also ranks third in Europe in terms of the national road network.
Entrepreneur
a French word first
Entrepreneur, first and foremost a French word! France is a "nation of startups", with no less than 12,000 startups and the largest startup campus in Europe, Station F, located in Paris.
It is the most attractive country in Europe in terms of research tax credits and effective tax rate for R&D activities. It is also the largest provider of high-tech companies in the EMEA region. It is Europe's leading institution and one of the world's top 100 innovators. (source, Clarivate Analytics).
